Otranto Cathedral, Otranto

Name: Otranto Cathedral
Address: Via Basilica, Otranto, 73028, Italy
Telephone: +39 0836 802194

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Facts and practical information

Otranto Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the Italian city of Otranto, dedicated to the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary. It is the archiepiscopal seat of the Archdiocese of Otranto. The cathedral was consecrated in 1088. It is 54 metres long by 25 metres wide and is built on 42 monolithic granite and marble columns from unknown quarries. Its plan is a three-aisled nave with an apsidal east end. On either side of the west façade are two lancet windows. ()

Local name: Cattedrale di Otranto Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 40°8'45"N, 18°29'28"E

Address

Via BasilicaOtranto 73028 Italy

Contact

+39 0836 802194

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Day trips

Otranto Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castello Aragonese, Chiesa della Madonna dell'Altomare, Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Martiri, Torre Del Serpe.

~640 ftSE
40°8'40"N • 18°29'33"E
Castello Aragonese, Otranto
4 min walk • Art museum, Museum, Forts and castles
~1750 ftNW
Church, Garden
Chiesa della Madonna dell'Altomare, Otranto
9 min walk • The church of Madonna dell'Altomare is a church in Otranto, in the province of Lecce.
0.4 miS
Church
Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Martiri, Otranto
12 min walk • The church of Santa Maria dei Martiri is a church in Otranto. It stands on Minerva Hill, the scene of the martyrdom of eight hundred Otrantines on August 14, 1480.
0.8 miE
Ruins
Torre Del Serpe, Otranto
21 min walk • Torre del Serpe is a sighting tower on the Apulian coast near Otranto.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Otranto Cathedral open?

Otranto Cathedral is open:

Monday 7 am - 12 pm & 3 pm - 5 pm
Tuesday 7 am - 12 pm & 3 pm - 5 pm
Wednesday 7 am - 12 pm & 3 pm - 5 pm
Thursday 7 am - 12 pm & 3 pm - 5 pm
Friday 7 am - 12 pm & 3 pm - 5 pm
Saturday 7 am - 12 pm & 3 pm - 5 pm
Sunday 7 am - 12 pm & 3 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Otranto Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Castello Aragonese, Otranto (4 min walk), Chiesa della Madonna dell'Altomare, Otranto (9 min walk), Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Martiri, Otranto (12 min walk), Torre Del Serpe, Otranto (21 min walk).